Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elgin Dundee Neighborhood of South Elgin, IL from $800 (17 Rentals)

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1350 Getzelman Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1350 Getzelman Dr

1350 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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1289 Abbott Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1289 Abbott Dr

1289 Abbott DrElgin, IL 60123
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$1,650

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525 Ryan Ln

West DundeeIL60118

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Elgin Dundee, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elgin Dundee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elgin Dundee area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 200 S Lincoln priced from $1,400. 311 Barrington Ave Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Elgin Dundee apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
200 S Lincoln1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,400
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1,550
Watermark at The Grove1.1CS1BR,1BA$1,925
Reserve Randall RoadWestchase1BR,1BA$1,985
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesB4- Upper2BR,2BA$2,319

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin Dundee, IL

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elgin Dundee area is the $1.96 price per square foot B4- Upper Model at 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes in the in the Sandy Creek Estates neighborhood starting from $2,319. The second greatest value Elgin Dundee apartment is the 1 Bed Room Model at 311 Barrington Ave Lofts starting at $1,550 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elgin Dundee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesB4- Upper2BR,2BA$1.96
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.75
Reserve Randall RoadWestchase1BR,1BA$2.53
150 S Lincoln Ave, Unit 103150 S Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
1320 Getzelman Dr, Unit 31320 Getzelman Dr2BR,1BA$2.00
Watermark at The Grove1.1C1BR,1BA$2.89
200 S Lincoln1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.15

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Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northwest Chicago, IL. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elgin Dundee Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Dundee Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Dundee Apartment is $1,400 at 200 S Lincoln.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elgin Dundee Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elgin Dundee is starting from $2,319 at 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes.

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